{"product_id":"2025-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-noir-rose","title":"2025 Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Noir Rosé","description":"\u003cp\u003e[[Description]]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTASTING NOTE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003eColour \/ Appearance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePale salmon pink in colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \/ Bouquet: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Hlk112069533\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eAromas of strawberry and cherry blossom, with a subtle creaminess\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eFresh and delicate, showing watermelon and peachy flavours layered with bright citrus.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eThe palate is rounded yet dry, supported by balanced acidity, leading to clean, dry finish.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis wine is ready to be drunk young and fresh at least to the end of 2027. Serve lightly chilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Match:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eFood friendly. Ideal with seafood, sushi, light summer salads and fresh cheeses, or enjoy alongside prosciutto and melon for a relaxed, summer pairing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly chilled.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResidual Sugar:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.2 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitratable Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.19\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"descriptionLeft\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Vegan_icon_final_-_green_50x50.png?v=1568074935\" alt=\"This is a vegan friendly wine\"\u003e \u003cimg height=\"64\" width=\"64\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/SWNZ_Logo_4512a1df-c800-4dd1-9b30-8c36a59e3e14_480x480.jpg?v=1661821978\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"49\" width=\"74\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/AMW-logo_513e0ff4-7a04-4465-a40a-3006c4ced97d_480x480.jpg?v=1661905574\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Description]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVITICULTURE \u0026amp; VINIFICATION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Growing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis Pinot Noir Rosé is sourced from two estate-owned and managed vineyards. 77% from Pauls Road and 23% from Holmewood (both located in the Rapaura area, Central Wairau). The Pinot Noir blocks were specifically designated for rose production-clones 10\/5,777 and 114.Vines were trained to a mixture of 2 and 3 cane or spur-pruned vertical shoot positioning. Throughout the growing season, the vines were thoughtfully managed, with selective leaf plucking and prudent crop thinning to promote even ripening and clean fruit at harvest. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-AU\"\u003eThe Winter season prior to commencement of growth in Spring 2024 provided the perfect amount of rain to ensure strong, healthy early season growth. Higher than average inflorescence numbers and then one of the most perfect and quick flowering periods in memory ensured a very high crop potential and full bunches. By mid-season, grapevine phenology was tracking well in advance of the long-term average. This changed in the second half of the season with milder growing conditions and the larger crop slowing ripening down. Substantial fruit thinning was often required to ensure timely ripeness at harvest. Dry conditions in the lead up to harvest, along with the clean flowering, ensured disease pressure remained low. Conditions remained dry and fruit remained in excellent condition throughout the harvest period.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Date: \u003c\/strong\u003eTwo picks on 28th February 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking: \u003c\/strong\u003eFruit was machine harvested in the early morning and destemmed in the vineyard to preserve aromatic freshness. The short transport distance (500m and 8km) allowed excellent control over colour extraction, while still enabling a brief period of skin contact. Minimal maceration time was used in the press, with close attention to colour development. Free-run juice was kept separate from press fractions. Fermentation was carried out in stainless steel tanks at cool temperatures using selected yeast to retain purity of fruit and freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diana Katardzhieva\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Details]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eACCOLADES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Citrusy, vivid and juicy, showing fresh flowers, Meyer lemons and frozen strawberries. Medium-bodied, silky and subtle, with bright acidity and a delicious finish. Vegan. Sustainable. Drink now. Screw cap.\" \u003cstrong\u003eJames Suckling, 90 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\"Estate-grown in the Wairua Valley, the 2025 vintage (****1\/2) is a refined wine, offering good value.  Bright, light pink, it is fresh and medium-bodied, with strong peach, strawberry, watermelon and spice flavours, showing good delicacy and vibrancy, lively acidity and a dry (1.5 grams\/litre of residual sugar) finish.\"\u003cstrong\u003e Michael Cooper ONZM, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e(4.5 stars).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\"Fresh, crisp, just dry and ready to drink. A bouquet and palate of raspberry and cherry, a little strawberry and wet stone mineral quality. Fine fruit tannins and acidity frame the fruits adding mouthfeel and length. Well made with best drinking from 2025 through 2027.\" \u003cstrong\u003eCameron Douglas, 90 Points, Premium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[[\/Accolades]]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whitehaven Wines Company Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Bottle","offer_id":44399920382067,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Case (12 Bottles)","offer_id":44399920414835,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/2174\/8851\/files\/Whitehaven-PinotNoirRose-NV.jpg?v=1701123357","url":"https:\/\/whitehaven.co.nz\/products\/2025-whitehaven-marlborough-pinot-noir-rose","provider":"Whitehaven Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}